If Eaton comes back to play with Letang and Orpik sticks with Martin, then we could play Engelland, Despres, Niskanen, Bortuzzo, etc. I believe in Mark Eaton so much its not even funny. Some of my best friends think Im crazy for saying this, but Im dead serious. Mark Eaton is the key component to going far in the playoffs. Somebody save this thread for when we do.

Pens love to dig through Islander scraps. Sometimes it works, sometimes it does not. I am taking the later on this one. Even though I like Eaton and he has the right attitude about his current situation. It's just not going to happen.

Islanders also....- Traded Roberto Luongo, Zdeno Chara, Oli Jokinen......- Signed Yashin and Dipietro to career contracts.- Are moving to a smaller basketball only "rink".- Are owned by Charles Wang who seriously scouted sumo wrestlers to stand in goal.

Nothing the Islanders do makes any sense and should never be taken with any seriousness. Letting Mark Eaton go should not be seen as a bad thing from our prospective.

While Eaton could be a serviceable defenseman on a long cup run, he should NEVER be considered as "THE PIECE"

Eaton's play away from the puck was always pretty good. Hopefully he can teach some of our other d-men how to follow suit. Eaton may not be able to play the game at a high level, but he can still think it.